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Excitement Mounts for the Paso Fino Grand National Show

by Catherine King/PFHA | 8/5/2011 7:59:15 AM

This photo was taken at the 2010 Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) Grand National Championship Show (Photo courtesy of PFHA). Memphis, TN – The 39th Annual Paso Fino Grand National Show in Memphis, TN, will showcase the breed’s finest show and recreational competition horses. Come join us as the best performers in the country compete for nearly $100,000 in prize money. Admission is free, and special events throughout the week provide plenty to see and do. The Memphis Agricenter...

It’s a Tie in the $25,000 Full Meal Deal Grand Prix

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | 7/21/2011 10:55:12 AM

Kyle King of Ocala, FL, and Cormick tied for the win in the $25,000 Full Meal Deal Grand Prix held during the Mid Summer Classic II in Calgary, Alberta (Jennifer Ward). Calgary, Alberta – Kyle King of Ocala, FL, and Ashley Jerome of Calgary, AB, tied to win the $25,000 Full Meal Deal Grand Prix held July 17 during the Mid Summer Classic II produced by Rocky Mountain Show Jumping at Anderson Ranch in Calgary, AB. Run in a unique format, the $25,000 Full Meal Deal Grand Prix sees...

Kaitlin Campbell Claims Open Welcome at Vermont Summer Festival

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | 7/15/2011 12:30:59 PM

Kaitlin Campbell and Rocky W won the $10,000 Five Seasons Open Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, at the Vermont Summer Festival (David Mullinix Photography). East Dorset, VT — Kaitlin Campbell won the $10,000 Five Seasons Open Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Friday, July 15, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The six-week equestrian competition is running at Harold Beebe Farm from July 6 through August 14, 2011....

Atlanta Summer Classics Awards More Than $160,000 in First Week

by Classic Company | 6/19/2011 9:26:42 AM

Liza Boyd & Brunello (Flashpoint Photography). Conyers, GA - There’s more than one reason exhibitors use the phrase “I’m showing in Hotlanta.” Just ask Elizabeth Boyd, who picked up some “hot” cash in Friday evening’s $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby or Chasen Boggio who’ll be depositing a big check from Sunday’s $35,000 Adequan Grand Prix. Kicking off a huge week at the Georgia International Horse Park, the Hunter riders took...

Clark Montgomery Wins 25th Bromont Three-Day Event

by Jennifer Ward/Starting Gate Communications | 6/13/2011 8:50:57 AM

Clark Montgomery of Fairburn, GA, holds the Todd Sandler Challenge trophy after winning the CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event on June 12 in Bromont, Quebec. Photo by Cealy Tetley, www.tetleyphoto.com. Bromont, Quebec – Clark Montgomery of the United States won the CCI3* Bromont Three-Day Event, The Todd Sandler Challenge, on Sunday, June 12, in Bromont, Quebec. More than $30,000 in prize money was awarded to the top finishers. In addition to Clark’s win in the three-star...

UPDATED June 9: Information Regarding Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) and Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM)

by USEF Communications Department | 6/6/2011 9:00:28 AM

Please see the USDA situation report (UPDATED JUNE 8) for updated information: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/nahss/equine/ehv/ehv_2011_sitrep_060811.pdf Affected States' State Veterinarian Contact Information: California : https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/equine_herpes_virus.html Phone: (916) 654-1447 Colorado : https://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Agriculture-Main/CDAG/1167928197091 Phone: (303-239-4161 Idaho : https://www.agri.state.id....

National Horse Show to Host Press Conference May 11, 2011

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. Intern | 4/13/2011 10:39:00 AM

New York, NY - The National Horse Show Association of America, Limited (NHSAA) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a press conference at the Kentucky Horse Park Farm House in Lexington, KY, on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. All members of the press are welcome to attend this event to receive more information about this year's horse show. The panel for the press conference will include Mason Phelps, Jr., President and CEO of the NHS; John Walker, Board Member of the NHS and Chairman of the...

Martin Maintains Top Spot in Soggy CCI*** at 2009 Dansko Fair Hill International

by Joanie Morris | 10/18/2009 4:50:00 PM

Boyd Martin Jumps to the Win with Neville Bardos (Shannon Brinkman) Elkton, MD - Wind substituted for four days of relentless rain for the finale of the 2009 Dansko Fair Hill International but Boyd Martin was not to be blown of the top of the leaderboard. In an impressive performance with Neville Bardos, Martin had one rail down, but landed his first USEF National CCI*** Championship on the strength of the only double clear cross country round on Saturday. “I just wanted the horse to jump...

Fredericks Flies to the Lead; Buck Davidson Remains Top-Placed American in Third at the 2009 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

by Joanie Morris | 4/25/2009 5:15:00 PM

My Boy Bobby (Mike McNally) Lexington, KY – The top two places shuffled but the names on top of the leaderboard remained the same after the cross country at the 2009 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. Australia’s Lucinda Fredericks had a lightning fast round on her chestnut mare Headley Britannia. Trying to duplicate her husband Clayton’s winning feat in 2007, Fredericks blazed around and made the optimum time of 11 minutes despite having to go the long way at the Head of the...

Tryon Delivers with a New Star at 2008 USEF National CCI*** Eventing Championship; Prather Finishes on Dressage Score to win CCI** Championship at the Dansko Fair Hill International

by Joanie Morris | 10/19/2008 7:00:00 PM

Amy Tryon and Coal Creek (Shannon Brinkman) Elkton, MD – It’s nice to be right about a horse, and Amy Tryon proved to the world what she always knew about Coal Creek. He lived up to Tryon’s expectations when he jumped up from sixth after the cross country to win the 2008 USEF National CCI*** Eventing Championship at the Dansko Fair Hill International on the strength of his clear show jumping round. “He was fantastic, I was thrilled,” said Tryon of Coal Creek....